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Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) is a convenient 3-in-1 medication used to treat HIV infections. It's similar to Complera, but contains a newer HIV drug which has shown to cause less harmful effects on your kidneys and bones.

Complera (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) might be an option for HIV treatment if other HIV drug combinations haven't worked for you.

There are drug assistance programs available either through the government (AIDS Drug Assistance Program aka. ADAP) or through the drug manufacturer which can help with drug costs and co-pays.

Downsides

Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) has to be taken with a light meal.

Cannot be taken with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) like Prilosec or Prevacid. If you need an acid reducer, try taking an antacid like calcium carbonate either 2 hours before or 4 hours after Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir). Drugs like Pepcid or Zantac (H2RAs) may also be an option, but these should be taken 12 hours before or 4 hours after Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir).

Not recommended for patients who have a significantly high level of viral cells or have a very low level of immune cells.

Can cause abnormal heart rhythm.

Must be taken with a light meal which includes fat.

Cannot be taken with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) like Prilosec or Prevacid. If you need to take an acid reducer, try an antacid like calcium carbonate either 2 hours before or 4 hours after Complera (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir). Drugs like Pepcid or Zantac (H2RAs) may also be an option, but these should be taken 12 hours before or 4 hours after Complera (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir).

Not recommended for patients who have a significantly high level of viral cells or have a very low level of immune cells.